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Bitters / Syrups / Non-Alcohol

Natural Demerara Syrup #513443 / 16oz / $10.67

ROYAL ROSE USA, MAINE Hand-Crafted Small-Batch All-Natural Flavoring Syrups

Made with organic demerara sugar, this medium-bodied unflavored syrup works in every classic cocktail that calls for simple syrup Orange-Vanilla #894726 / 8oz / $7.99 Sweet and fruity orange juice, fresh orange zest, spicy dried bitter orange peel and organic, fair trade vanilla bean round out this delicious syrup. Raspberry #494841 / 8oz / $7.99 Our organic raspberry syrup hearkens back to pre- Prohibition days when raspberry syrup was a bar staple. Rose #285005 / 8oz / $7.99 Organic lime juice, and fair-trade organic rose petals make Royal Rose Rose Syrup floral but not overly sweet. Saffron #300757 / 8oz / $7.99 Our Saffron Syrup is a brilliant rusty-golden hue. Sweet and spicy cinnamon sings backup. Three Chile #649169 / 8oz / $7.99 Sweet and smoky and dangerously addictive, this spicy syrup is made with fresh poblano and jalapeño peppers and dried ancho chiles.

“Real Flavor from Real People” Royal Rose handcrafts all organic and natural simple syrups in small batches, about 30 gallons at a time, using filtered water and 100 percent organic and fair-trade sugar. There are no artificial colors or preservatives, and the founders do it all – from grinding and toasting the whole spices to juicing and zesting lemons to steeping flowers for aroma and flavor. All certified USDA organic by MOFGA Recommended F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal Cardamom-Clove #675128 / 8oz / $7.99 Spicy notes of cardamom and clove warm the soul. Ginger-Lime #262095 / 8oz / $7.99 Spicy ginger, tangy and tart lime juice and zest. Hot Ginger-Lime #278020 / 8oz / $7.99 The sharp heat of jalapeños adds a new dimension to tangy, earthy & spicy ginger and limes. Lavender-Lemon #203113 / 8oz / $7.99 Organic lemon juice and zest complement the lavender’s floral-herbaceous notes.

What ExactlyAre Bitters?

We have no idea what bitters are. There, we said it. Do you know what bitters are? Bitters are alcoholic spirits that are infused with herbs, roots, fruit and leaves. wordwordwordwrod They typically consist of water and alcohol, which has been steeped with a combination of botanicals. Made with high proof alcohol and strong flavors, bitters are highly concentrated; just a dash or two is necessary in a cocktail, and you’re never supposed to drink them alone. (Potable bitters, or bitters you can drink on their own, like Italian amari, are a distinct category.) The Kitchn explains that bitters use high proof alcohol for “maximum flavor extraction and preservation,” and that for a neutral flavor, vodka and grain alcohol, like Everclear, are best. You can also make bitters using other alcohols, like 101-proof bourbon or 151-proof rum. With so many possible combinations of botanicals and alcohols, the world of bitters is vast and varied. So what’s their point? “Bitters are like the spice rack of the cocktail world,” Ira Koplowitz, co-founder of bitters company Bittercube, told Journal Sentinel. You add a drop or two to a cocktail to balance out flavors and add depth to a drink. — HUFFINGTONPOST.COM

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